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Sociology BA (A), Work, Organization and Society

Välkommen till Mittuniversitetet!

Hello!

A warm welcome to the course Sociology BA (A), Work, Organization and Society and as a student at Mid Sweden University.

Hello and welcome to the course Work, Organization, and Society (7.5 ECTS)! The aim of the course is to understand the role of work and organizations in society through the lens of modern sociological theories, with a particular focus on the role of organizations in overarching and transformative societal changes.

  • Utbildningskod: SO112G
  • Anmälningskod: M4X70
  • Ort: Östersund
  • Studieform: Campus
  • Studiefart: 100%
  • Course period: 2025-02-24 - 2025-03-30

The course Work, Organization, and Society begins on Monday, February 24, 2025, and ends on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Schedule

Four weeks before the beginning of the course you will get access to your schedule at, Four weeks before the start of the course, you will see your schedule here.. Can't find the schedule? Then your teacher may have published it in the learning platform Moodle.The time and place/link for your teaching can be found in your schedule.

Please note that the timetable may be updated until the beginning of the course and even after that if something unforeseen happens.

 

Utbildningsinformation

The course Work, Organization, and Society consists of lectures and seminars. All sessions will take place on campus in Östersund. Students will be assessed through written assignments, seminars, and a take-home exam. Below, you will find the required literature and a link to Mid Sweden University's library:

Author/Editor: Ahrne, Göran
Title: Social Organizations: Interaction Inside, Outside, and Between Organizations
Edition: Latest edition
Publisher: Polity Press

Author/Editor: Giddens, Anthony & Sutton, Philip W
Title: Sociology
Edition: Latest edition
Publisher: Polity Press
Comment: Selected parts (as per instructions)

Author: Sennett, Richard
Title: The Culture of the New Capitalism
Edition: Latest edition
Publisher: Polity Press

Authors: Vallas, Steven & Prener, Christoffer
Article Title: Dualism, Job Polarization, and the Social Construction of Precarious Work
Journal: Polity Press
Year/Volume/Issue/Pages: Latest edition

Author/Editor: Watson, Tony
Title: Sociology, Work and Organizations
Edition: Latest edition
Publisher: Polity Press
Comment: Selected parts (as per instructions)
Mid Sweden University Library: https://www.miun.se/biblioteket/

Before you can begin your studies, there are three things you need to do

1. Create a student account 

As a new student, you need to create a student account to get access to the university´s e-services, such as Ladok, where you can register for courses and examinations, see your study results, and access the University Library´s e-services, as well as the learning platform Moodle.

Please note that the earliest date to create your student account is 20 days before the beginning of the course (spring term) or 30 days before the begging of the course (autumn term).

If you have a Swedish personal identification number (format: yyyymmdd e.g., 198101201111) you can verify your identity using EduID. International students without a Swedish identity number must verify their identity using Antagning.se.

Read how to create your student account

Please note:
If you have studied at Mid Sweden University before, you will keep the same student login and user id.
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Information about courses, study material, registration for each course etc. All of this can be found at miun.se/admitted

2. Read through the current syllabus

In the course syllabus, there is information about the course literature and other important things about the course for both teachers and students.

3. Register for your course

You must register for all of the courses you want to take during the semester. Register on Course: miun.se/registration

You can register no earlier than three workdays before the beginning of the course. It is important that you register for each course.

If you do not want to attend this program you have been admitted to,
please visit the link below for information about how to decline to your offer www.universityadmissons.se

Student information

You will find information for new students, information about our campuses, accommodation, student service and more on our webpage miun.se/antagen (Swedish) or miun.se/admitted (English).

Digital introductio, to your university studies

How does it work to study at a university? The MiunSkills web course is for you as a new student. The course is based on the experiences and wishes of our previous students. It is divided into three modules: University and university studies, Academic knowledge and Health and Feel good. For the course: miun.se/en/miunskills

If you have a disability certificate

You are entitled to special support if you have a disability certificate. Read more: miun.se/disabilityservices

If you are a student from a partner university, please contact internationaloffice@miun.se

Introduction days on campus

During the Introduction Days, you will get a lot of useful information from the university staff about your upcoming studies. You will also get the chance to get to know your future classmates a bit better.
Read more: miun.se/introductiondays

Welcome day on campus

Come to the welcome day and get to know representatives from our student support, the municipality, the Student Union, various companies and associations.
 
The programme: miun.se/en/welcomeday
• Östersund: 3 September at 11–13 in the light hall (building G)
• Sundsvall: 5 September at 11–13 at Grönborg (building A) Map

Contact us

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail contact@miun.se or phone, +46 (0)10-142 80 00 Monday through Friday, 08.00-16.00.

Feel free to contact me via email at olov.hemmingsson@miun.se if you need more information before the course starts or if you have any questions about the course! I look forward to meeting you!

Med vänlig hälsning

olov.hemmingsson@miun.se

Kursansvarig

The page was updated 10/16/2024